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Dr. John Spann

Dr. John Spann

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spann, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. John Spann is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Spann graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Spann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spann’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spann’s office at (706) 858-7054.

    Where did Dr. Spann go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Spann speak?

    Dr. Spann and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Spann typically treat?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Spann diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Spann. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Teeth
    • Problems with Tooth Eruption
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth
    • Unerupted teeth
    • Teeth that won't come in
    • Delayed tooth eruption
    • Impacted teeth
    • Teeth not coming in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth
    • K006: Disturbances in tooth eruption

    Also known as:

    • Non-cancerous Mouth Growth
    • Non-cancerous Tongue Growth
    • Non-cancerous Lip Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Benign mouth tumor
    • Mouth neoplasm
    • Non-malignant mouth mass
    • Benign tongue tumor
    • Tongue neoplasm
    • Non-malignant tongue mass
    • Benign lip tumor
    • Lip neoplasm
    • Non-malignant lip mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1030: Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of mouth
    • D101: Benign neoplasm of tongue
    • D100: Benign neoplasm of lip

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay Reaching Pulp
    • Tooth Decay
    • Pulp cavity
    • Cavity into nerve
    • Deepest tooth decay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0263: Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp

    Also known as:

    • Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bone Disease
    • Non-cancerous jaw growth
    • Benign mandible neoplasm
    • Jaw lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

    What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Spann typically perform?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Spann performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Spann. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Complex Mouth Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Growth Inside the Mouth with Simple Repair
    • Oral Lesion Excision
    • Mouth Tumor Removal
    • Complex Oral Biopsy
    • Mouth Vestibule Lesion Removal
    • Buccal Mucosa Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 40816: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; complex, with excision of underlying muscle
    • 40812: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; with simple repair

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Lesion Removal (Front Two-Thirds)
    • Anterior Tongue Lesion Excision
    • Tongue Growth Removal
    • Tongue Biopsy and Closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 41112: Excision of lesion of tongue with closure; anterior two-thirds

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Jaw Tumor or Cyst
    • Mandible Tumor Excision
    • Jaw Cyst Removal
    • Benign Jaw Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21040: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by enucleation and/or curettage

    Does Dr. Spann accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 858-7054 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spann accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Spann in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Spann's office located?

    Dr. John Spann's Primary Practice

    6015 Shallowford Rd

    Chattanooga, TN 37421

    (706) 858-7054

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    Dr. John Spann's Practice 2

    78 Alamar St

    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

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    What is Dr. Spann's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578566519.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spann?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spann

    What is Dr. John Spann's specialty?

    Dr. Spann is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN.

    What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.

    Is this Dr. John Spann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spann is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Spann accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. John Spann is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Spann offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spann's office at (706) 858-7054 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Spann?

    Please contact Dr. Spann's office at (706) 858-7054 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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